debram Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 8 hours ago, BRADDO said: He's off the boil this season. Very ordinary at the moment Agree but why is he constantly selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scilly owl Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 No pace, no courage, no composure in front of goal, but he can welly it from 30 yards twice a season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, debram said: Agree but why is he constantly selected. Because Murphy is one of the worst players to wear a Wednesday shirt in the last 5 years and other than that there isn't really anyone else. Now FF is back, that may change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 It’s the same points brought up after every single game for the majority of his time here. I’ve thought for a long time it’s his attitude that his is main downfall Not in terms of running or distance covered but in actual self belief, aggression, the will to succeed and make any positive influence on a game. As a so called attacking player, his first thought is to go backwards too many times, he rarely comes looking to get involved or stamp any authority on the game. He appears far too happy playing a role on the periphery of the game. For someone with his attributes he is a shadow of what he could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I hope for the special Reach to turn up in every game but it just doesn’t happen. He works hard and runs far but there were moments in that first half last night where you had to question his actions. Even the commentator was surprised when he didn’t keep a ball in play, he seemed to slow his run down and get to the ball too late. And another time he could have leathered the ball at goal but instead tried to run past a defender in the box. sadly I think he’s bordering on the flatters to deceive category, and of our starting line up it’s probably his position/role where we need someone more influential in games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 assists and a goal in his last four. Not a bad return for a player still playing out of position. Wide left you see the best of Reach. But every manager under the sun is insistent that he plays somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Owls-Fan said: I hope for the special Reach to turn up in every game but it just doesn’t happen. He works hard and runs far but there were moments in that first half last night where you had to question his actions. Even the commentator was surprised when he didn’t keep a ball in play, he seemed to slow his run down and get to the ball too late. And another time he could have leathered the ball at goal but instead tried to run past a defender in the box. sadly I think he’s bordering on the flatters to deceive category, and of our starting line up it’s probably his position/role where we need someone more influential in games This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, StudentOwl said: Because Murphy is one of the worst players to wear a Wednesday shirt in the last 5 years and other than that there isn't really anyone else. Now FF is back, that may change. both the Murphy brothers are the same, somehow they managed to get premier league contracts but in reality their contribution to games and consistency could be equalled by a league 1 player. i’d send ours back in January and try to get someone more influential. Maybe the Hidalgo boy will show more ability in his time with us before then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Our right wing options in Murphy and Reach are weak, and I’d switch Harris over to the right, which will do wonders for his crossing, and play Forestieri on the left. We need somebody in the forward areas with a football brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just now, gurujuan said: Our right wing options in Murphy and Reach are weak, and I’d switch Harris over to the right, which will do wonders for his crossing, and play Forestieri on the left. We need somebody in the forward areas with a football brain Reach is a left winger. We paid 5 million for a left winger who showed ability in that position both at Boro and Preston. Since he’s signed for us, he’s played left back, centre mid, right mid, behind the striker. I don’t think he’s ever played more than five games in his ACTUAL position. We’ve killed the lad yet his goals and assist return over the past couple of years has been one of the best in the division. Play to his strengths and we will reap the rewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) The thing with Reach is that while he might look awkward at times, he is effective in that he covers a lot of yards, defensively he covers well and always a willing runner going forward, contributing assists. I think his current position is a pragmatic move by Monk. I think he may best be suited in a midfield 3. I know many may disagree, but I think it suits his game better to attack from deep and acknowledging his weaknesses in a tackle, energy and closing down in that area would be an advantage. Edited October 19, 2019 by striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, gurujuan said: Our right wing options in Murphy and Reach are weak, and I’d switch Harris over to the right, which will do wonders for his crossing, and play Forestieri on the left. We need somebody in the forward areas with a football brain Returning the favour, this^ I hope to see a forward three of FF, Fletch and Harris on Tuesday, with Bannan, Hutch and Luongo in the middle. but due to Reach’s work rate it seems he’s undroppable so will be interesting how Monk plays it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperwinngardensowl Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Reach is the Nearly Man. Nearly gets a tackle in Nearly heads the ball Nearly gets a shot off Nearly delivers a good cross. Nearly a good player who isn’t reaching his potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Monk has stated several times now that he’s a big believer in doing the basic things correctly. The basics of wing play are to use the width of the pitch, get crosses to strikers and track back to cover defensively when needed. Last night Reach did little of these basic elements. The only reason I see for him being deployed there is the occasional chance of a long range shot when cutting inside. Every Championship team is now wise to this and find it easy to counter.. So why not get back to basics and use our right footed winger, Harris on the right and our left footer, Reach on the left where they have the ability to get those crosses in. If Reach still doesn’t show some form I am certain Forestieri will be more than ready to replace him there. Forestieri has always been at his most effective playing on the left. True he is not a conventional winger but it’s where most of his goals have come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Can’t help thinking, Reach runs a lot, but to little effect There was so much space for him to attack in front of Cardiff’s back line, but he never looked to capitalise. We are carrying him at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, gurujuan said: Can’t help thinking, Reach runs a lot, but to little effect There was so much space for him to attack in front of Cardiff’s back line, but he never looked to capitalise. We are carrying him at the moment His “work rate” is just running about. Might has well have Mo Farrah out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwlBiSeeinThi Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, FreshOwl said: Noticed it a few times tonight. It’s a half hearted jump with his head tucked in. Criminal He hides. He tries to make it look like he's working hard and going all out. But he's a powderpuff in the challenge. He ducked out of so many headers last night which he should have been challenging for. He also seems to have lost a yard of pace. There was at least one ball he should have kept in at the byline. He's a luxury player who you'd bring on when we're winning and the opposition are beaten and heads down. He's been the weak link all season so far. I'd rather see Lee on the pitch than him at the moment. Edited October 19, 2019 by OwlBiSeeinThi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 It’s strange how ineffective he can be at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 He’s not a confident runner on his right side. Put him of the left, it’s as simple as that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 And this weeks scapegoat is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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